July 9, 2012. Ottawa – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture posted over 160 pages of data from Okanagan Specialty Fruits pertaining to their request for approval of a genetically engineered (genetically modified or GM) “non-browning” apple.(1) The U.S....
Remaining GM pigs euthanized at the University of Guelph June 22, 2012. Ottawa. Yesterday Postmedia News reported that the University of Guelph has euthanized its genetically engineered (also called genetically modified or GM) pigs as it shuts down what was poised to...
Last night, Richmond City Council (British Columbia) unanimously confirmed a decision to make the city a GE Free Zone. Following the initial unanimous decision by the General Purposes Committee on May 24, 250 Richmond residents turned out last night to support final...
April 2, 2012, Press Conference, Ottawa, Parliament Hill, We are pleased to be here today to share a major and decisive development in the story of the genetically modified pig called “Enviropig”. The genetically modified pig is being shelved by the University of...
April 2, 2012 Press Conference, Ottawa, Parliament Hill 10:30 AM As farmers we are immensely relieved to find out that the University of Guelph is closing its active research on “Enviropig”. The National Farmers Union is pleased that Ontario Pork understands the risk...
